A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-05 - 1922-01-09
Summary:

January 6 at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'A Beggar in Purple,' an Edgar-Lewis production from the novel by Andrew Soutar, distributed by Pathe, and Century Comedies, 'Wood Simps.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Diamond Queen,' 1st, 2nd & 3rd epis. Booking at the Theatre.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-05 - 1922-01-09
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'A Beggar in Purple,' also 'Wood Simps.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes of 'The Diamond Queen' featuring Eileen Sedgwick. Booking at the Theatre (Telephone 1337). January 5 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-06 - 1922-01-09
Summary:

Beginning Friday, 6th till Monday, 9th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'A Beggar in Purple,' an Edgar Lewis production, Pathe Distributors. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'The Diamond Queen,' 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Booking at the theatre. Phone 1337.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-06 - 1922-01-06
Summary:

Tonight, a drama of love lost and won, Edgar Lewis Productions presents 'A Beggar in Purple,' from the novel by Andrew Soutar. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-06
Summary:

The World Theatre is going to show the Edgar Lewis-Pathe photoplay, 'A Beggar in Purple.' It will be a four days show commencing from today. The film is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Andrew Soutar. Edgar Lewis's previous success 'Other Men's Shoes'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-06
Summary:

A Beggar in Purple,' an Edgar Lewis-Pathe photoplay, will be the feature attraction at the World Theatre for four days. It is an adaption of the famous novel written by Andrew Soutar. Besides, it will be remembered that 'Other Men's Shoes,' a previous Edgar Lewis success, was…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-06
Summary:

A Beggar in Purple,' the Edgar Lewis-Pathe photography, starring John Hargrave, is showing in the World Theatre today. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-27 - 1922-01-30
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Dalton in 'Quicksand.' Matinee shows: 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a Pathe serial, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers' with Marguerite Courtot, 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes. 5 p.m. sharp, Priscilla Dean in 'Outside the Law,' admission 60 and 40…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-27 - 1922-01-28
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. only, Dorothy Dalton in 'Quicksand.' Matinee shows: 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a Pathe serial, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers,' with Marguerite Courtot, 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes; 5 p.m. sharp, Priscilla Dean in 'Outside the Law.' Admission: 60…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-27 - 1922-01-30
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Dalton in 'Quicksand.' Matinee shows: 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a Pathe serial, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers' with Marguerite Courtot; 5 p.m. sharp, Priscilla Dean in 'Outside the Law.' Admission: 60 cents and 40 cents.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-03 - 1922-02-06
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, 'A Doll's House,' featuring Elsie Ferguson. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers,' 4 and 5 epis. Booking at the Theatre. February 4 & 6 Remarks: Sunday matinee at 6 p.m. sharp, William…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-03 - 1922-02-06
Summary:

5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Elsie Ferguson in Henrik Ibsen's most notable play of a shattered love and a woman undeceived 'A Doll's House.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers,' 4 and 5 episodes. Booking at the theatre. February 4 Remarks:…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-03 - 1922-02-06
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Elsie Ferguson in 'A Doll's House.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George R. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers' 4 and 5 episodes. Booking at the Theatre. Sunday matinee 6 p.m. sharp, William Faversham in 'The Silver King.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-10 - 1922-02-13
Summary:

Today at 5 p.m. sharp and 9.15 p.m., Gaby Delys and Harry Pilcer in 'Gaby.' See the wonderful ballet scenes in natural colours at usual prices. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers,' 6 and 7 epis. Booking at the Theatre. February 11 & 13…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-10 - 1922-02-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. sharp, Gaby Deslys and Harry Pilcer, the world-famous dancers in the film masterpiece in 7 reels, 'Gaby.' Usual prices. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers' 6 and 7 episodes. Booking at the theatre. February 11…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-10 - 1922-02-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gaby Delys [sic] and Harry Pilcer in 'Gaby.' Usual prices. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers' 6 and 7 episodes. Booking at the Theatre. Sunday's matinee 6 p.m. sharp, Vivian Martin in 'Mirandy Smiles.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-17 - 1922-02-20
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. performance, the Great Garcia Troupe. Bumps and Co., a comedy pantomime novelty and Nina, the girl with the personality in a new repertoire of songs and dances. Also Gladys Walton in 'The Man Tamer.' Prices of admission: $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. 2.30 and 7.15…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-17 - 1922-02-18
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. performance only, the Great Garcia Troupe, Bumps and Co., a comedy pantomime novelty, Nina, the girl with the personality in a new repertoire of songs and dances, and Gladys Walton in 'The Man Tamer.' Prices of admission: $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. 2.30 and 7.15 p.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-18 - 1922-02-20
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. performance only, the last show of The Great Garcia Troupe. Also, Gladys Walton in 'The Man Tamer.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers,' 8 & 9 epis. Booking at the Theatre. February 18 Remarks: Sunday matinee, 6 p.m. sharp,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-20 - 1922-02-20
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. performance only, the last show of the Great Garcia Troupe, Bumps and Company, Nina and the Garcia Brothers. Also Gladys Walton in 'The Man Tamer.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers' 8 and 9 episodes. Booking at the…